The average train between Edinburgh and Erlangen takes 17h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Erlangen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 4:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 17h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Erlangen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Erlangen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.
Edinburgh to Erlangen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Erlangen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Erlangen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Erlangen is 1,185.2 km. The road distance is 1,646 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Erlangen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 14h 2m.